Dacono/Firestone/Frederick

The Tri-Towns of Dacono, Firestone and Frederick are centrally located between the Denver metro area and Northern Colorado with convenient access to both I-25 and E470. The Tri-Towns have a history of working together and are now developing formal plans for the region. Together, the three communities are recognized for diverse activities, strong heritage and growing opportunities.
Dacono
A growing community with a friendly, small-town atmosphere, the City of Dacono offers affordable housing in a variety of styles and prices. Residents enjoy panoramic views of the Front Range and a short driving distance to many outdoor recreational activities in the Rocky Mountains.
Dacono has two highly-rated public school districts: Ft Lupton School District and St Vrain Valley School District. Area schools are known for a low student to teacher ratios and offer comprehensive curricula that provide outstanding educational opportunities.
Dacono hosts the Carbon Valley Music Festival that features a line-up of talented local and regional musicians as well as food, crafts and a spectacular fireworks show.
Dacono is also home to Colorado National Speedway , a NASCAR sanctioned 3/8ths mile paved oval track.
Firestone
In the last decade, the Town of Firestone has been the fastest-growing municipality in Colorado. It boasts the lowest taxes in the region with only 2% sales tax and no sales tax on groceries. Although residents enjoy low taxes, Firestone has excellent public services and a high-quality school system.
Firestone, striving to be the best small town in the USA, takes pride in its 4 th of July festivities, the town’s signature event.
The town has many trails and recreational areas, including Central Park, a 270 acre civic complex. Firestone is home to St. Vrain State Park , a peaceful and simple outdoor escape.
Frederick
The Town of Frederick has experienced dynamic growth in recent years and expects that growth to continue. The population stands at approximately 8500 residents, with a projected growth to 60,000 – 80,000 residents within 30 years. Although many residents commute to nearby employment and educational centers in Denver and Boulder, Frederick possesses a diverse and growing mix of its own employers with over 2,000 primary jobs in many fields, from renewable energy to healthcare to manufacturing and more.
The Town of Frederick can be characterized as a young, family-oriented community with an average resident age of 31 and household size of 2.9. The town holds 645 acres of parks and recreational open spaces.

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History of Dacono, Colorado

The town of Dacono began as a small coal mining and agricultural community that grew as a result of the railroad running a line through town. The name Dacono was created by the town’s co-founder, Charles Lockhard Baum, who used the first two letters of three significant women in his life: his wife, Daisy, and two other women (Dacono residents) Cora and Nora. The town was incorporated in 1908.

Many of Dacono’s first settlers were European immigrants from Italy, Greece, France and Bulgaria that came to Colorado to work in the coal mines. Dacono’s farmers grew everything from wheat and grains to sugar beets, potatoes and corn.

The coal mining business in Dacono declined in the 1970s when natural gas was discovered and replaced coal. In recent years, Dacono has seen a rise in population with its affordable housing, proximity to Denver, and friendly, small town atmosphere.

Dacono Schools

Frederick Elementary School

Dacono residents attend Frederick Elementary School in the neighboring town of Frederick.A warm and nurturing environment, Frederick Elementary School combines the friendliness of a neighborhood school with expectations that challenge each individual student. Instruction is student-focused and takes the students’ challenges as well as strengths into consideration.

Coal Ridge Middle School

Dacono Middle Schoolers attend Coal Ridge Middle School located in nearby Firestone. Coal Ridge Middle School centers its instruction on reading, writing, and mathematics. The middle school also offers MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) to all students, and encourages minorities and females to become active in that field. Technology is integrated into each classroom, alongside a complete computer lab.

Frederick High School

Dacono Residents attend Frederick High School, located in the neighboring town of Frederick. Frederick High School’s philosophy is founded on high academic expectations and offers a wide variety of courses. Frederick High not only provides an honors program, but also extends opportunities to advanced placement courses and even college courses through the University of Colorado at Denver. A brand new facility is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2012.

Carbon Valley Music Festival

Dacono’s annual Carbon Valley Music Festival is a day-long event that begins with a parade, activities for the kids, and local vendors offering great food and unique crafts. The day continues with a variety of live music and concludes with a fantastic fireworks display. Admission and parking are free.

Dacono BMX Track

Dacono is home to a BMX track sanctioned by the American Bicycle Association. Team Membership is provided by the Carbon Valley Recreation District and includes team jerseys, reduced race fees, organized practices and more.

Dacono Library

The Dacono Library offers a selection of books, audio material, reference material, movies, music, magazines and newspapers. The library also provides computers and internet use. Children’s programs include Summer Reading and Story Time.

History of Firestone, Colorado

Firestone, Colorado was named for local landholder, Jacob Firestone, and was incorporated in 1908. Little is known about Firestone’s roots, but the town likely began as an agricultural and coal mining community like neighboring Dacono and Frederick.

In the last decade, Firestone has experienced a significant rate of growth in both residential and commercial development. The town expects growth to continue with its prime location off I-25 as well as the town’s stable, safe and welcoming environment.

Firestone Schools

Prairie Ridge Elementary

Prairie Ridge Elementary provides a nurturing environment where students are instructed in a traditional curriculum with a focus on writing and math. The school also offers a strong arts program, and hosts an annual Art, Music and PE night for students and parents.

Coal Ridge Middle School

Firestone’s Coal Ridge Middle School centers its instruction on reading, writing, and mathematics. The middle school also offers MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) to all students, and encourages minorities and females to become active in that field. Technology is integrated into each classroom, alongside a complete computer lab.

Frederick High School

Firestone Residents attend Frederick High School, located in nearby Frederick, Colorado. Frederick High School’s philosophy is founded on high academic expectations and offers a wide variety of courses. Frederick High not only provides an honors program, but also extends opportunities to advanced placement courses and even college courses through the University of Colorado at Denver. A brand new facility is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2012.

Firestone Attractions

Firestone Fall Festival

A family-friendly event, Firestone Fall Festival is a day of live music, games and inflatables for kids, corn shucking, wagon rides, and barrel rolling! Many local vendors provide great food and shopping. Free to the public, held in October.

Carbon Valley Holiday Festival

The tri-cities of Firestone, Dacono and Frederick join together in December to host a day of holiday festivities. The day begins in Firestone with a Santa’s workshop with fun activities and crafts for kids along with a chance to visit with Santa and see real life reindeer. In the evening, residents enjoy a tree lighting in Dacono, complete with hot cocoa. Later in the evening, Frederick closes the festival with a dazzling light display, live music, cocoa and horse drawn carriage rides.

Movies in the Park

Each summer, Firestone hosts Movies in the Park. Residents gather together on the lawn to enjoy popular, family-friendly movies on the big screen. Free to the public.

Saddleback Golf Club

The Saddleback Golf Club, located in Firestone, is a challenging 18-hole classic golf course, open to the public. Saddleback offers a large practice facility complete with driving range and practice stations. Saddleback’s pro shop provides equipment and souvenirs.

History of Frederick, Colorado

The Town of Frederick, named for one of the original landowners, Frederick Clark, began as a coal mining town with only a few hundred residents. Incorporated in 1907, immigrants from France, Greece, Italy, Turkey and Latin America came to Frederick for coal mining opportunities.

The coal mining business declined in the 1970s when natural gas was discovered and replaced coal. During the last few years, Frederick has seen a dramatic increase in population.

Frederick Schools

Frederick Elementary School

A warm and nurturing environment, Frederick Elementary School combines the friendliness of a neighborhood school with expectations that challenge each individual student. Instruction is student-focused and takes the students’ challenges as well as strengths into consideration.

Coal Ridge Middle School

Frederick Middle Schoolers attend Coal Ridge Middle School located in nearby Firestone. Coal Ridge Middle School centers its instruction on reading, writing, and mathematics. The middle school also offers MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) to all students, and encourages minorities and females to become active in that field. Technology is integrated into each classroom, alongside a complete computer lab.

Frederick High School

Frederick High School’s philosophy is founded on high academic expectations and offers a wide variety of courses. Frederick High not only provides an honors program, but also extends opportunities to advanced placement courses and even college courses through the University of Colorado at Denver. A brand new facility is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2012.

Frederick Attractions

Carbon Valley Recreational Center

Frederick’s Carbon Valley Recreational Center features a lap pool as well as a leisure pool with a lazy river and childrens area, a hot tub and steam room, workout areas and fitness classes, a cardio room, weight room and walking track as well as a large gymnasium for basketball and volleyball. Childcare is available as well as community rooms that can be reserved for parties and meetings.

Bella Rosa Golf Course

Frederick’s regulation 9-hole golf course, Bella Rosa is open from dawn to dusk year round (weather permitting). Bella Rosa offers a pro shop as well as custom clubs and repairs. Golf instruction is available for all ages.

The Tri-Towns of Dacono, Firestone and Frederick are centrally located between the Denver metro area and Northern Colorado with convenient access to both I-25 and E470. The Tri-Towns have a history of working together and are now developing formal plans for the region. Together, the three communities are recognized for diverse activities, strong heritage and growing opportunities.
Dacono
A growing community with a friendly, small-town atmosphere, the City of Dacono offers affordable housing in a variety of styles and prices. Residents enjoy panoramic views of the Front Range and a short driving distance to many outdoor recreational activities in the Rocky Mountains.
Dacono has two highly-rated public school districts: Ft Lupton School District and St Vrain Valley School District. Area schools are known for a low student to teacher ratios and offer comprehensive curricula that provide outstanding educational opportunities.
Dacono hosts the Carbon Valley Music Festival that features a line-up of talented local and regional musicians as well as food, crafts and a spectacular fireworks show.
Dacono is also home to Colorado National Speedway , a NASCAR sanctioned 3/8ths mile paved oval track.
Firestone
In the last decade, the Town of Firestone has been the fastest-growing municipality in Colorado. It boasts the lowest taxes in the region with only 2% sales tax and no sales tax on groceries. Although residents enjoy low taxes, Firestone has excellent public services and a high-quality school system.
Firestone, striving to be the best small town in the USA, takes pride in its 4 th of July festivities, the town’s signature event.
The town has many trails and recreational areas, including Central Park, a 270 acre civic complex. Firestone is home to St. Vrain State Park , a peaceful and simple outdoor escape.
Frederick
The Town of Frederick has experienced dynamic growth in recent years and expects that growth to continue. The population stands at approximately 8500 residents, with a projected growth to 60,000 – 80,000 residents within 30 years. Although many residents commute to nearby employment and educational centers in Denver and Boulder, Frederick possesses a diverse and growing mix of its own employers with over 2,000 primary jobs in many fields, from renewable energy to healthcare to manufacturing and more.
The Town of Frederick can be characterized as a young, family-oriented community with an average resident age of 31 and household size of 2.9. The town holds 645 acres of parks and recreational open spaces.